News & Insights Across Asia
UN officials report that most of Lebanon’s nearly 900 displacement shelters are full, leaving many fleeing Israeli military strikes to sleep outdoors. Over 1.2 million have been displaced since the aggression began.
G7 leaders have voiced deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages, and increased humanitarian assistance.
On World Humanitarian Day, the crisis in Gaza deepens as ongoing conflict, port blockades, and displacement directives by Israel worsen the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
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China has donated $3 million to the UNRWA to bolster emergency humanitarian efforts in Gaza, reinforcing its commitment to aid the region amid ongoing crises.
The Republic of Korea has offered to provide relief supplies to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea after heavy rains caused significant flooding, marking a rare humanitarian outreach.
Beijing Pinglan Public Welfare Foundation extends humanitarian efforts globally. Co-founder Wang Ke and Instructor Zhou lead volunteer missions to aid communities in need worldwide.
Floods caused by heavy rains in Niger since June have killed 53 people and affected over 18,000, with UN agencies warning that the situation may worsen as the rainy season continues.
China urges Israel to meet humanitarian obligations in Gaza, calling for rapid and safe entry of aid supplies amid a worsening crisis.
Twenty-one critically ill children were evacuated from Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, marking the first medical evacuation since border closures in early May left thousands without access to treatment.
The UN warns of a deepening food crisis in South Sudan, with 79,000 people facing catastrophic hunger amid violence, floods, and economic instability.
A UN official urges global partners to provide funding to address terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, emphasizing the urgency of international support.
UNRWA warns that over 299,370 tonnes of solid waste piling up in Gaza pose significant health risks to residents. The agency calls for unimpeded humanitarian access and a ceasefire to restore humane living conditions.
WHO launches a project to provide life-saving interventions to nearly 900,000 Somalis affected by floods and droughts by 2024.
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger highlights urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and acknowledges China’s support in promoting humanitarianism and international humanitarian law.
Amid the conflict in Gaza, the Rafah Zoo’s animals face peril as zookeeper Fathi Gomaa struggles to save them. Many have been relocated, but urgent assistance is needed for those left behind.
A $320 million floating dock built by the U.S. in the Gaza Strip collapsed after just one week, sparking controversy and raising questions about the quality of humanitarian aid initiatives.
Amid conflict in Gaza, Al-Daraj School has become a refuge for 3,600 displaced Palestinians. The UNRWA-affiliated school shelters families and offers hope during challenging times.
Severe floods in Afghanistan’s Baghlan province have left 40,000 children homeless, says Save the Children, as communities grapple with extensive damage and urgent humanitarian needs.
Kuwait Specialty Hospital in Rafah faces imminent shutdown due to fuel and supply shortages amid escalating humanitarian crisis following recent military operations.